The Arc of Howard County Awarded Community Foundation of Howard County Grant!
The Community Foundation of Howard County recently announced its 2022 community grant award recipients. The Arc of Howard County was among the awardees. A total of $200,000 was distributed across 45 nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of residents across the community. Thank you, Community Foundation of Howard County!
For more than 50 years, the Community Foundation of Howard County has served as a knowledgeable, trusted partner that forges connections between donors and nonprofit organizations to provide impactful investments in Howard County. Since 2020 the foundation has awarded more than $6.5 million through more than 1,000 grants to organizations delivering human service, arts and cultural, educational and civic programs. Funds to support grant programs comes primarily from income generated by the foundation’s endowment supported by more than 365 funds established by Howard County businesses, families and individuals. For more information, visit CFHoCo.org or call 410-730-7840.
Important Updated COVID Policy for The Arc of Howard County’s Residential Program – Feb 7, 2022
Please see the attached letter from Executive Director, Cindy Parr concerning our updated policies and procedures for The Arc of Howard County’s Residential Program.
Please contact your direct supervisor if you have any questions or concerns.
ULetter to Arc Families from Executive Director, Cindy Parr: New COVID Policy and Procedures for The Arc of Howard County, 1/3/22
Mon, Jan 3, 2022 at 4:22 PM
Covid Communications to Families - Jan. 3 2022Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council and MD Department of Health: COVID-19 Fact Sheets in Plain Language
On January 3, 2022, The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council and the Maryland Department of Health released COVID-19 fact sheets in plain language.
Click here to download any of these seven (7) fact sheets as a set or by topic, or in a different language.
- Plain Language COVID-19 Facts Sheet
- Testing Fact Sheet
- High Risk Health Conditions Fact Sheet
- Vaccines Fact Sheet
- Vaccinations at Home Fact Sheet
- Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Fact Sheet
- Booster Shots Fact Sheet
Amanda & Jill Dean Direct Support Award 2021 Nominations Are Open
The Amanda and Jill Dean Direct Support Award was created to recognize an exceptional employee in the Direct Support professional field at The Arc of Howard County. This award is presented annually and includes a $1,000 cash gift to the recipient. Employees eligible for this award can be any staff (DSP’s, DSM’s, and/or Employment Specialists) directly engaged in the day to day support of our individuals at The Arc of Howard County. Employees who are nominated must be in good standing with the agency and must have worked at least one year for The Arc of Howard County. Any employee of The Arc of Howard County can submit a nomination. All nominations will be evaluated and assessed for eligibility.
All nominations must be submitted no later than August 30, 2021. Please send nominations to deanaward@archoward.org The recipient will be announced at the beginning of Direct Support Professional Week in September.
They will be recognized during Direct Support Professional Week, which is September 12 – September 18, 2021
The nomination form is attached. If you would like any assistance with writing this nomination, or if you have any questions, please contact the Resource Department.
Thank you for all you do each and every day!
Congratulations to the 2021 Celebration of Excellence Award Winners!
2021 Celebration of Excellence and 60th Year Celebration
The Arc of Howard County’s 2021 Celebration of Excellence was held virtually on May 12, 2021. Congratulations to all of our award winners for making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities!
- Self-Advocate of the Year: Jeffrey Jones, Carlotta Martin, and Janice Martin
- Excellence in Employment: Robert Walker, Natalie Dohner, and Vytex Windows
- Excellence in Professional Services: ALFA Specialty Pharmacy
- Excellence in Community: FEED HOWARD COUNTY
- Excellence in Public Service: Senator Clarence Lam and Delegate Eric Ebersole
- Volunteer of the Year: Matt Hart and Sarah Wheedleton
- The Amanda & Jill Dean Direct Support Professional Award: Annie Caldwell
- President’s Award: Richard Dean
- Employee of the Year: All of Arc of Howard County DSPs
- COVID-19 Heroes of the Year: Deborah Wagner and Naomi Lyvers
Virtual Learning Campus: Partnership Between Humanim and The Arc of Howard County
Today we spotlight the Virtual Learning Campus – a program partnership between
Humanim and The Arc of Howard County focused on providing meaningful learning opportunities, engaging experiences, and social supports on a virtual platform for I/DD community members who are isolated at home.
Participants are given a safe outlet for self expression, as well as a variety of learning opportunities including classes, creative workshops, social events, and more. Past classes have included virtual cooking classes with City Seeds, Music Therapy, Movies, Games, Yoga, Dance Parties, DIY crafts with AR Workshop Annapolis, and virtual animal encounters with the Maryland Zoo.
Through this partnership, Humanim and The Arc have been able to increase the scope of services to meet the diverse interests and needs of individuals isolated at home, while creating greater access to virtual learning opportunities for the I/DD community.
The Virtual Learning Campus is available to all Humanim and Arc of Howard County clients.
Through this partnership, Humanim and The Arc have been able to increase the scope of services to meet the diverse interests and needs of individuals isolated at home, while creating greater access to virtual learning opportunities for the I/DD community. The Virtual Learning Campus is available to all Humanim and Arc of Howard County clients. View Virtual Learning Campus class calendar on the Humanim website.
